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Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl

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Chrysoberyl and Jadeite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.28-3.38
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Splintery, Fibrous

Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Good on [110]

Mohs Hardness

8.56.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BeAl 2 O 4
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoberyl and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoberyl and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.