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Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.55-3.73
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven

Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
None

Mohs Hardness

8.57-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BeAl 2 O 4
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3