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Chrysoberyl and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoberyl and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Satin Spar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoberyl and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.