Golden Beryl and Sodalite Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.82.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.05-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Golden Beryl and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Golden Beryl and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.