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Chrysoberyl and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

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

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
SiO2   

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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.

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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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