Variscite and Golden Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
  
2.6-2.8
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
[010] perfect
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
4-5
  
7.5-8.0
  
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.