Golden Beryl and Labradorite Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Labradorite

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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

2.6-2.82.69-2.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.06-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

(Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Golden Beryl and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Golden Beryl and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.