Chrysoberyl and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
3.26-3.41
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
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
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.