hexagonal
Red Beryl
Be3Al2(SiO3)6:Mn3+
Quick Facts
Hardness
7.5-8
Specific Gravity
2.66-2.70
Refractive Index
1.564-1.574
Crystal Structure
hexagonal[6/mmm]:{10-10}@1.0 + {0001}@0.5 + {11-20}@0.2 | elongate(c:0.6) hexagonal
6/mmm
{10-10} {0001} {11-20}
Physical Properties
Crystal Systemhexagonal
Hardness (Mohs)7.5-8
Specific Gravity2.66-2.70
CleavageImperfect basal
FractureConchoidal to uneven
LustreVitreous
Optical Properties
Refractive Index1.564-1.574
Birefringence0.005-0.009
PleochroismModerate to strong (purplish-red to orange-red)
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