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Golden Beryl and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.0
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Golden Beryl and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Apophyllite KF 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 Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Golden Beryl and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.