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Willemite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Physical Properties


Heliodor Golden Beryl and Willemite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.89-4.18   
2.68-2.72   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Willemite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Heliodor Golden Beryl chemical formula.

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Willemite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

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

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