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Adularia and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BeAl 2 O 4

Adularia and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Chrysoberyl 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 Adularia and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Adularia and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.

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