Golden Beryl and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Pyrophyllite

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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

2.6-2.82.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.0Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Golden Beryl and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Golden Beryl and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.