Golden Beryl and Nephrite 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
  
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
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.