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Hessonite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Beryllonite and Hessonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
2.79-2.87  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hessonite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite and Beryllonite 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 Hessonite and Beryllonite chemical formula.

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Hessonite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hessonite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hessonite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hessonite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.

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