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Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl

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Chrysoberyl and Emerald Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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3.69-3.81
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
8.5
BeAl 2 O 4
 
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Hard
2.67-2.78
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Imperfect on the [0001]
7.5-8
Be3Al2SiO6

Chrysoberyl and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl Vs Emerald during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is whereas that of Emerald is .