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Riesling Beryl
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Riesling Beryl and Orthoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.862.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gems, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Riesling Beryl and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Riesling Beryl and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
  • Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Riesling Beryl and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riesling Beryl and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riesling Beryl and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riesling Beryl is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.