Chrysoberyl and Hyalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
8.5
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chrysoberyl and Hyalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chrysoberyl and Hyalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.