LithoCat

MineralBeryl
FormulaBe3Al2Si6O18
Crystal FormHexagonal/Dihexagonal Dipyramidal [6/m 2/m 2/m]
Cleavage[0001] Imperfect
ColorGreen, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, Pink
Density2.6 – 2.9 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTransparent to Subanslucent
FractureBrittle - Conchoidal
Hardness7.5 - 8.0
LustreVitreous - Resionous
StreakWhite
Dana 8 Class61.1.1.1
Strunz ClassVIII/E.12-10
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