Chrysoberyl and Calcite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
2.67-2.73
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrysoberyl and Calcite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrysoberyl and Calcite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.