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Chrysoberyl and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.02   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   
{0001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Chrysoberyl and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.

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