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Chrysoberyl and Gaspeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
3.71
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Chrysoberyl and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Chrysoberyl and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.