Golden Beryl and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Chrysoprase

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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

2.6-2.82.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.06.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Golden Beryl and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Golden Beryl and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.