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Chrysoberyl and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite 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   
2.90-3.14   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chrysoberyl and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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