Chrysoberyl and Catapleiite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
2.72
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysoberyl and Catapleiite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysoberyl and Catapleiite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.