Sapphire and Golden Beryl Physical Properties

Sapphire

Golden Beryl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.032.6-2.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

97.5-8.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Sapphire and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Golden Beryl chemical formula.

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

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Sapphire and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

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