Chrysoberyl and Blue Beryl Maxixe Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
2.60-2.90
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrysoberyl and Blue Beryl Maxixe Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl and Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Blue Beryl Maxixe- Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrysoberyl and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Blue Beryl Maxixe Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Blue Beryl Maxixe is 2.60-2.90.