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Chiastolite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.00-3.153.69-3.81
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

5-5.58.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
BeAl 2 O 4

Chiastolite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Chiastolite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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