Golden Beryl and Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.0
  
6.5-7
  
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
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.