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Sillimanite and Golden Beryl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.262.6-2.8
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7.57.5-8.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6

Sillimanite and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Golden Beryl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be3Al2SiO6

Sillimanite and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

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