Chrysoberyl and Augelite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Augelite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.812.70-2.75

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.

Mohs Hardness

8.54.5-5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysoberyl and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Chrysoberyl and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.