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Golden Beryl
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Golden Beryl and Glaucophane Physical Properties

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
2.6-2.83-3.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.06.0-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Golden Beryl and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Golden Beryl and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.