Charoite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Charoite

Chrysoberyl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.783.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Good in three directions

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-68.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Charoite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Charoite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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