Chrysoberyl

Chrysoberyl and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.58.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Chrysoberyl and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Chrysoberyl and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.