Chrysoberyl and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Phosphosiderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.812.74-2.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Chrysoberyl and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Chrysoberyl and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.