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Chrysoberyl and Apatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
3.16-3.23
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chrysoberyl and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Apatite 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 Apatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chrysoberyl and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.