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Beryllonite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87
1.97-2.22
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Beryllonite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite and Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Beryllonite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryllonite and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryllonite and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryllonite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.