Beryl and Glass Physical Properties

Beryl

Glass

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.90

2.39-4.00

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect on {0001}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

4-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

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Beryl and Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Beryl- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

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Beryl and Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryl and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryl and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryl is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.

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