Golden Beryl and Clinozoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
  
3.21-3.38
  
Fracture
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Irregular/uneven, Uneven
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
Perfect on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.0
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Golden Beryl and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Golden Beryl and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Golden Beryl and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.