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Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl

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Chrysoberyl and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.15-3.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1,2 prismatic

Mohs Hardness

8.56-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BeAl 2 O 4
LiAlSi2O6

Chrysoberyl and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Chrysoberyl and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.