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Beryl and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18  
SiO2  

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Beryl and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl and Chalcedony 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 Beryl and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Beryl and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryl and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryl and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryl is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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