×

Beryllonite
Beryllonite

Amethyst
Amethyst



ADD
Compare
X
Beryllonite
X
Amethyst

Beryllonite and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79-2.872.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-67
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Beryllonite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite and Amethyst 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 Beryllonite and Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Beryllonite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryllonite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryllonite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryllonite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.