Chrysoberyl and Cyprine of Berzelius Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
3.25-3.50
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
  
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Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
  
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Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
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Chrysoberyl and Cyprine of Berzelius Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl and Cyprine of Berzelius 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 Cyprine of Berzelius chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
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Chrysoberyl and Cyprine of Berzelius Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Cyprine of Berzelius Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Cyprine of Berzelius Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Cyprine of Berzelius is 3.25-3.50.