Golden Beryl and Topaz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
  
3.49-3.57
  
Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
[001] Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.0
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  
Golden Beryl and Topaz Chemical Formula
While comparing Golden Beryl and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Golden Beryl and Topaz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.