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Chrysoberyl and Musgravite Physical Properties


Musgravite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.62-3.68   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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