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Beryllonite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Beryllonite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

Beryllonite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryllonite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryllonite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryllonite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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