Beryl and Diamond Physical Properties

Beryl

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.90

3.50-3.53

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect on {0001}

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

Beryl and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Beryl- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Beryl and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryl and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryl and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryl is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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