Chrysoberyl and Gahnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
4.00-4.62
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Indistinct parting on [111]
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysoberyl and Gahnite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysoberyl and Gahnite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.