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Prehnite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties


Riesling Beryl and Prehnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95   
2.66-2.86   

Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Distinct on [001]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)   
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.   

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Prehnite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite 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 Prehnite and Riesling Beryl chemical formula.

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Prehnite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity

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

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