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Kutnohorite and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.12   
2.60-2.90   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}   
Imperfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Be3Al2Si6O18   

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Kutnohorite and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Beryl chemical formula.

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Kutnohorite and Beryl Specific Gravity

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

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