Chrysoprase and Golden Beryl Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Golden Beryl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.6-2.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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1.6 Cleavage

None

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5-8.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Chrysoprase and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Golden 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 Chrysoprase and Golden Beryl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Chrysoprase and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.6-2.8 whereas that of Golden Beryl is 2.6-2.8.