Riesling Beryl and Spinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.66-2.86
  
3.64-3.66
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
  
MgAl2O4
  
Riesling Beryl and Spinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Riesling Beryl and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
Riesling Beryl and Spinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riesling Beryl and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riesling Beryl and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riesling Beryl is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.