Chrysoberyl and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Dumortierite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.26-3.41

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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

Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}

Mohs Hardness

8.57-8.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

Chrysoberyl and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

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Chrysoberyl and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.