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Microcline and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties


Riesling Beryl and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63   
2.66-2.86   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.   

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Microcline and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Riesling Beryl chemical formula.

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Microcline and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.

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