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Golden Beryl and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Golden Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8   
2.90-3.10   

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

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.0   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
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 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.

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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.

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