Chrysoberyl and Apophyllite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
• Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoberyl and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.