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Tektite and Beryllonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.34-2.512.79-2.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces

Mohs Hardness

-99995.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2, Al2O3, FeO, MgO, CaO, K2O, Na2O
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tektite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite and Beryllonite 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 Tektite and Beryllonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tektite- SiO2, Al2O3, FeO, MgO, CaO, K2O, Na2O
  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tektite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tektite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tektite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tektite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.