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Chrysoberyl and Aragonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoberyl and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoberyl and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.