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Aquamarine and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
3.93-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
ZrSiO4

Aquamarine and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Aquamarine and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.

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