Golden Beryl and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.82.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.02-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Golden Beryl and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Golden Beryl and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.