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Chondrodite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)   
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Chondrodite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Chondrodite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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

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