Golden Beryl and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Grossular Garnet

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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

2.6-2.83.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.06.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Golden Beryl and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Grossular 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Golden Beryl and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.