Andalusite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21
  
2.68-2.72
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
  
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Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Andalusite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Andalusite and Heliodor Golden Beryl 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 Andalusite and Heliodor Golden Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Andalusite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andalusite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andalusite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andalusite is 2.68-2.72 whereas that of Heliodor Golden Beryl is 2.68-2.72.