Golden Beryl and Sapphire Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Sapphire

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.83.95-4.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

None, but may exhibit parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.09

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Al ₂ O ₃

Golden Beryl and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al ₂ O ₃

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Golden Beryl and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.