Almandine and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30
3.69-3.81
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
none
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
BeAl 2 O 4
Almandine and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
Almandine and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.