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Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl

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Chrysoberyl and Piemontite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.81-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
[001] good, [100] distinct

Mohs Hardness

8.56-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BeAl 2 O 4
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)

Chrysoberyl and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Piemontite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)

Chrysoberyl and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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