Golden Beryl and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.83.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.05

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Golden Beryl and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Golden Beryl and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.