Chrysoberyl and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Hydrogrossular

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.25-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi

Chrysoberyl and Hydrogrossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Hydrogrossular- hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi

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Chrysoberyl and Hydrogrossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Hydrogrossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Hydrogrossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.25-3.40 whereas that of Hydrogrossular is 3.25-3.40.