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Golden Beryl and Celestine Physical Properties


Celestine and Golden Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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