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Garnet and Golden Beryl Physical Properties


Golden Beryl and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33   
2.6-2.8   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
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Cleavage
Indistinct   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
7.5-8.0   

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Garnet and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Golden Beryl chemical formula.

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Garnet and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

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

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