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The chemical formula of beryl is Be3Al2(SiO3)6.
The crystallization system is hexagonal.
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Beryl belongs to what crystal system?
hexagonal crystal system ( 6 sided )
What crystal does emerald come from?
The mineral is Beryl.
Why is beryl in aquamarine?
Aquamarine IS beryl. So is emerald, and morganite, and heliodor - they all have small amounts of elements not in the crystal structure. So yellow beryl is heliodor etc. If the elements were in the crystal structure, the name of the mineral might change.
Is beryl silicate?
It is! But it does have a unusual composition however. Good question though!
Is Beryl a silicate?
It is! But it does have a unusual composition however. Good question though!
Why are emeralds minerals?
Emeralds are essentially just gem quality beryl's. Another sort of beryl used in jewelry and by gem collectors is aquamarine. Emeralds also fit the criteria of minerals, being inorganic, solid, crystalline, naturally occurring, and having a well defined chemical composition.
Is beryl a compound?
Yes. Beryl is a mineral. It is beryllium aluminium cyclosilicate with the chemical formula Be3Al2(SiO3)6
What crystal has six sides?
Graphite is an example of a hexagonal crystal. Beryl also forms a six sided crystal.Magnesium exhibits close packed hexagonal crystal structure.
What Hard crystalline mineral forms emerald?
GeneralCategory Beryl variety Chemical formula Beryllium aluminum silicate with chromium, Be3Al2(SiO3)6::CrIdentificationColor Green Crystal habit Hexagonal Crystals Crystal system Hexagonal Cleavage Poor Basal Cleavage (Seldom Visible) Fracture Conchoidal Mohs Scale hardness 7.5 - 8.0 Luster Vitreous Refractive index 1.576 - 1.582 Pleochroism Distinct, Blue-Green/Yellow-Green Streak White Specific gravity 2.70 - 2.78AnswerThe mineral is Beryl.
What kind of a mineral is beryl?
Beryl is an abbreviation of Beryllium. Beryl is a shiny gray, hard and brittle alloy, it has a relatively high melting point and is very stable in air. The chemical resistance of the metal is that it will react on the surface with the oxygen, it is largely retained in gloss. When heated it can be deformed and stretch. Beryllium or Beryl acts as a superconductor. Beryl is similar to aluminum.
What is a beryl stone?
Beryl is Beryllium Aluminum Silicate. It can be quite valuable. Green beryl is called Emerald Blue/greenish blue is called Aquamarine. Yellow is called Golden Beyl. Red/pink is called Morganite Beryl is also vavluable industrially as a source of Beryllium for use in the manufacture of alloys.
What is beryl's chemical formula?
Beryl is composed of beryllium, aluminium, silicon and oxygen. It usually also contains trace amounts of transition metals that are responsible for its color: emerald, for example, is a variety of beryl that contains chromium and/or vanadium in small quantities.
