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Beryllonite

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Afghanistan
2.67 carats
© Mineral Classics

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Beryllonite Gemstones by Colour

This table shows the variety of hues this gemstone can be found in. Click on a photo for more information.
 
 

Beryllonite Gemstones by Size

This table shows distribution of Beryllonite gemstone sizes that are listed on this site. This can give a good indication as to the general availability of this gemstone in different sizes.
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Lightest:0.18 cts
Heaviest:20.65 cts
Average:5.65 cts
Total photos:8
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0.18ct to 2.23ct2.23ct to 4.27ct4.27ct to 6.32ct6.32ct to 8.37ct8.37ct to 10.42ct10.42ct to 12.46ct12.46ct to 14.51ct14.51ct to 16.56ct16.56ct to 18.60ct18.60ct to 20.65ct
General Information
Chemical Formula
NaBePO
 
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Michael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Physical Properties of Beryllonite
Mohs Hardness5.5 to 6
Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
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Specific Gravity2.79 to 2.87
Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
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TenacityBrittle
Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
Cleavage QualityPerfect
Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
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FractureConchoidal
Arthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Refractive Index1.552 to 1.562
Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
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Optical CharacterBiaxial/-
Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
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Birefringence0.009 to 0.010
Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
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PleochroismNone
Arthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Dispersion
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