Golden Beryl and Amethyst Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Amethyst

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble in common solvents

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.82.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.07

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

SiO₂

Golden Beryl and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Amethyst 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 Golden Beryl and Amethyst chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO₂

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Golden Beryl and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.