Golden Beryl and Moonstone Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Moonstone

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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

2.6-2.8

2.56-2.60

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.0

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Golden Beryl and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Golden Beryl and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.