Chrysoberyl and Fire Agate Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Fire Agate

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.812.60-2.64

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Absent

Mohs Hardness

8.56.5-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysoberyl and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Chrysoberyl and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.