Chrysoberyl and Marialite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
2.50
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chrysoberyl and Marialite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chrysoberyl and Marialite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.