Chrysoberyl and Anyolite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Anyolite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.20-3.50

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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

Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness

8.56-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Ruby Zoisite: (Ca,Na)(Al,Mg,Fe)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4

Chrysoberyl and Anyolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Anyolite 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 Anyolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Anyolite- Ruby Zoisite: (Ca,Na)(Al,Mg,Fe)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4

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Chrysoberyl and Anyolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Anyolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Anyolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Anyolite is 3.20-3.50.