Chrysoberyl and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Chrysoberyl and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Chrysoberyl and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.