Carnelian and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.69-3.81
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Absent
  
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
8.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Carnelian and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
Carnelian and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.