Riesling Beryl and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
decomposes in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.66-2.86
  
1.93-1.99
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
perfect [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
  
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
Riesling Beryl and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Riesling Beryl and Gaylussite 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 Riesling Beryl and Gaylussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Riesling Beryl and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riesling Beryl and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riesling Beryl and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riesling Beryl is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.