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Cordierite and Golden Beryl Physical Properties


Golden Beryl and Cordierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66   
2.6-2.8   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7.5-8.0   

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Cordierite and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite 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 Cordierite and Golden Beryl chemical formula.

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Cordierite and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

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

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