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Omphacite and Golden Beryl Physical Properties


Golden Beryl and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43   
2.6-2.8   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7.5-8.0   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Omphacite and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and 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 Omphacite and Golden Beryl chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 2.6-2.8 whereas that of Golden Beryl is 2.6-2.8.

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