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Chrysoberyl and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
SiO2

Chrysoberyl and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Chrysoberyl and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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