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Golden Beryl and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Golden Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.0   
9   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Al 2 O 3   

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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.

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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.

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