Golden Beryl and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
  
3.05-3.11
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.0
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
  
Golden Beryl and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Golden Beryl and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline 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 Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Golden Beryl and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 3.05-3.11 whereas that of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline is 3.05-3.11.