Golden Beryl and Tanzanite Physical Properties

Golden Beryl

Tanzanite

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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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Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.83.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.06.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Golden Beryl and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Golden Beryl and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.