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Beryl and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Beryl and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Beryl and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryl and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryl and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryl is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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