Chrysoberyl and Amazonite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Amazonite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.812.55-2.57

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Uneven

Cleavage

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

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

8.56-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

KAlSi₃O₈

Chrysoberyl and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Chrysoberyl and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.