Charoite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.78
3.69-3.81
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Good in three directions
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
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
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.