Golden Beryl and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.8

2.55-2.70

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.0

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

SiO₂

Golden Beryl and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Golden Beryl and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.