Golden Beryl and Diamond Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.83.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.010

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Golden Beryl and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Golden Beryl and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.