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Chrysoberyl and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
10   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
C   

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Chrysoberyl and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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