Golden Beryl and Linarite Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Linarite

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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

2.6-2.85.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.02.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Golden Beryl and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Golden Beryl and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.