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Amethyst and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
3.69-3.81  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7  
8.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
BeAl 2 O 4  

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Amethyst and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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

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