Ruby and Golden Beryl Physical Properties

Ruby

Golden Beryl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.052.6-2.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

97.5-8.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Ruby and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby 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 Ruby and Golden Beryl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Ruby and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

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