Golden Beryl and Celestine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
  
3.90-4.00
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.0
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Golden Beryl and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Golden Beryl and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Golden Beryl and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.