Chrysoberyl and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Hemimorphite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Soluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.30-3.50

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

Mohs Hardness

8.55

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoberyl and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrysoberyl and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.