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Chrysoberyl and Charoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
2.54-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoberyl and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoberyl and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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