Calcite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Calcite

Chrysoberyl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.73

3.69-3.81

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Calcite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Calcite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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