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Chrysoberyl and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
8.5  
6-6.5  

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

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Chrysoberyl and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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