Jet and Beryl Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.19-1.35

2.60-2.90

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

Jet and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet and 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 Jet and Beryl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Beryl- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

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Jet and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jet and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jet and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jet is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.