Golden Beryl and Serpentine Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Serpentine

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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

2.6-2.82.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.02.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Golden Beryl and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Golden Beryl and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.