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Chrysoberyl
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Chrysoberyl and Chambersite 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
3.69-3.813.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysoberyl and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysoberyl and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.