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Chrysoberyl and Musgravite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoberyl and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoberyl and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.