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Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl

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Chrysoberyl and Actinolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
perfect along {110}.

Mohs Hardness

8.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BeAl 2 O 4
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoberyl and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Actinolite 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 Chrysoberyl and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoberyl and Actinolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.