Thomsonite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Physical Properties

Thomsonite

Heliodor Golden Beryl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.25-2.402.68-2.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

perfect on {010}; good on {100}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Thomsonite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite and Heliodor 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 Thomsonite and Heliodor Golden Beryl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Thomsonite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thomsonite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thomsonite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thomsonite is 2.68-2.72 whereas that of Heliodor Golden Beryl is 2.68-2.72.