Elbaite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
  
2.68-2.72
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
  
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Mohs Hardness
7
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  
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Elbaite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Elbaite and Heliodor 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 Elbaite and Heliodor Golden Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
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Elbaite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 2.68-2.72 whereas that of Heliodor Golden Beryl is 2.68-2.72.