Chrysoberyl and Ludlamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
3.1-3.2
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrysoberyl and Ludlamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrysoberyl and Ludlamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.