Golden Beryl and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Chrome-Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.82.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.06.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Golden Beryl and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Chrome-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 Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Golden Beryl and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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