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Chrysoberyl and Friedelite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
3.06-3.19
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoberyl and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoberyl and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.