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Chrysoberyl and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81  
2.67-2.78  

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

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
8.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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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 and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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