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Variscite and Golden Beryl Physical Properties

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
2.42-2.582.6-2.8
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-57.5-8.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Be3Al2SiO6

Variscite and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Golden Beryl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be3Al2SiO6

Variscite and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

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