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Chrysoberyl and Adularia Physical Properties


Adularia and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81  
2.54-2.61  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
8.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Chrysoberyl and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Adularia 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 Adularia chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.

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