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Arfvedsonite
Arfvedsonite

Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl



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Arfvedsonite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.3-3.53.69-3.81
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

5-68.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
BeAl 2 O 4

Arfvedsonite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Arfvedsonite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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