Chrysoberyl and Chondrodite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
3.10-3.20
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Poor to good on (001)
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrysoberyl and Chondrodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrysoberyl and Chondrodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.