Golden Beryl and Nephrite Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Nephrite

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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

2.6-2.82.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.06-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Golden Beryl and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Golden Beryl and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.