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Chrysoberyl and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.05-3.37   

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

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   
Good on (110)   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   

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Chrysoberyl and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.

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