Chrysoberyl and Inderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
1.79
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
{110} Good
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysoberyl and Inderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysoberyl and Inderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.