Chrysoberyl and Aegirine Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
3.50-3.60
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrysoberyl and Aegirine Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl and Aegirine 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 Aegirine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrysoberyl and Aegirine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.