Golden Beryl and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
  
2.65-2.90
  
Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
{001} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.0
  
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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
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.