Chrysoberyl and Chlorite group Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Chlorite group

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.812.6-3.3

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Lamellar

Cleavage

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

Perfect 001

Mohs Hardness

8.52-2.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6

Chrysoberyl and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Chlorite group- (Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6

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Chrysoberyl and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.