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Beryllonite and Uvite Physical Properties


Uvite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87   
2.97-3.14   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces   
{1011} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Beryllonite and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

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Beryllonite and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryllonite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryllonite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryllonite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.

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