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Zircon and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Aquamarine and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
2.66-2.80   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Zircon and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Aquamarine chemical formula.

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Zircon and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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

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