Chrysoberyl and Nephrite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Nephrite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.812.90-3.10

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Splintery, Granular

Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

None

Mohs Hardness

8.56-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chrysoberyl and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Chrysoberyl and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.