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Anorthite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Anorthite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Anorthite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite 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 Anorthite and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Anorthite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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

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