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Chalcedony and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2.60-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
Absent  
Imperfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Be3Al2Si6O18  

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Chalcedony and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Beryl 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 Chalcedony and Beryl chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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