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Golden Beryl
Golden Beryl

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Golden Beryl and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.82.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.03
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Golden Beryl and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Golden Beryl and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.