Golden Beryl and Ettringite Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Ettringite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.81.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.02-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Golden Beryl and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Golden Beryl and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.