Golden Beryl and Forsterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
  
3.23-3.26
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.0
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Golden Beryl and Forsterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Golden Beryl and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Golden Beryl and Forsterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.