Leucite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50
2.68-2.72
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Leucite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Leucite and Heliodor Golden 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 Leucite and Heliodor Golden Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Leucite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 2.68-2.72 whereas that of Heliodor Golden Beryl is 2.68-2.72.