Sapphirine and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Sapphirine

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.40-3.582.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Sapphirine and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Sapphirine and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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