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Golden Beryl and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Golden Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.0   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Golden Beryl and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

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Golden Beryl and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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