Golden Beryl and Elbaite Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Elbaite

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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

2.6-2.82.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.07

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Golden Beryl and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Golden Beryl and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.