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Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl

Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite



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Chrysoberyl and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.814
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

8.55
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BeAl 2 O 4
FeO(OH)

Chrysoberyl and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Lepidocrocite- FeO(OH)

Chrysoberyl and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Lepidocrocite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 4 whereas that of Lepidocrocite is 4.