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Amazonite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.69-3.81  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
8.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
BeAl 2 O 4  

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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.

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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.

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