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Gahnite and Golden Beryl Physical Properties

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
4.00-4.62
2.6-2.8
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7.5-8.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6

Gahnite and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Golden Beryl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be3Al2SiO6

Gahnite and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

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