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Beryl and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Beryl and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Beryl and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryl and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryl and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryl is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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