Golden Beryl and Opal Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

BrittleWalter Schumann

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

hot salt water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.81.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.05-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

SiO₂ · nH₂O

Golden Beryl and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

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Golden Beryl and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.