Sard and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Sard

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.63

2.66-2.80

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Sard and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Sard and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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