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Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl

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Chrysoberyl and Kainite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.812.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
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Chrysoberyl and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
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Chrysoberyl and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.