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Beryllonite and Radiolarite Physical Properties


Radiolarite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Beryllonite and Radiolarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite and Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite chemical formula.

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Beryllonite and Radiolarite Specific Gravity

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

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