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Chrysoberyl and Papagoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysoberyl and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysoberyl and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.