Glaucophane and Heliodor Golden Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3-3.15
  
2.68-2.72
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
  
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Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  
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Glaucophane and Heliodor Golden Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Heliodor Golden Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
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Glaucophane and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Heliodor Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.68-2.72 whereas that of Heliodor Golden Beryl is 2.68-2.72.