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Golden Beryl and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite 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   
2.65-2.90   

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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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