Jadeite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
2.66-2.86
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Good on [110]
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Jadeite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite and Riesling Beryl 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 Jadeite and Riesling Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Jadeite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.