Golden Beryl and Microcline Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Microcline

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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

2.6-2.82.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.06-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Golden Beryl and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Golden Beryl and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.