Golden Beryl and Dioptase Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Dioptase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.83.25-3.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.05

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Golden Beryl and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Golden Beryl and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.