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Chrysoberyl and Baryte Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
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Chrysoberyl and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
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Chrysoberyl and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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