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Amazonite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.573.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.58.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
BeAl 2 O 4

Amazonite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Amazonite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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