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Agate and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.643.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-78.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
BeAl 2 O 4

Agate and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Agate and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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