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Chrysoberyl and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81  
4.12  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
8.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Chrysoberyl and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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