Chrysoberyl and Microlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
5.5
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrysoberyl and Microlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrysoberyl and Microlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.