Chrysoberyl and Caledonite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Caledonite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.815.6-5.76

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Uneven

Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

Mohs Hardness

8.52.5-3

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrysoberyl and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Chrysoberyl and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.