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Chalcedony and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
3.69-3.81  

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

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  

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Chalcedony and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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

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