Aquamarine and Starlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
  
3.91-4.73
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Aquamarine and Starlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aquamarine and Starlite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Aquamarine and Starlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Aquamarine and Starlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.