Opal and Golden Beryl Physical Properties

Opal

Golden Beryl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

BrittleWalter Schumann

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

hot salt water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.252.6-2.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

None

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6.57.5-8.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ · nH₂O

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Opal and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal 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 Opal and Golden Beryl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O
Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Opal and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

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