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Gahnite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties


Riesling Beryl and Gahnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62   
2.66-2.86   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.   

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Gahnite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Riesling 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.

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Gahnite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.

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