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Golden Beryl and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Golden Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.0   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Golden Beryl and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Apophyllite 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 chemical formula.

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Golden Beryl and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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