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Beryllonite and Diamond Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.79-2.873.50-3.53
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
111 (perfect in four directions)

Mohs Hardness

5.5-610
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
C

Beryllonite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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

Beryllonite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryllonite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryllonite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryllonite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.