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Sapphire and Aquamarine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
2.66-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Be3Al2SiO6

Sapphire and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Aquamarine 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 Sapphire and Aquamarine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

Sapphire and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.

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