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Golden Beryl and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Golden Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.0   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Golden Beryl and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

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Golden Beryl and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.

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