Williamsite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
2.66-2.86
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Williamsite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Williamsite and Riesling 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 Williamsite and Riesling Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Williamsite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Williamsite and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Williamsite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Williamsite is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.