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Chrysoberyl and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
4.014   

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

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Not Available   

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Chrysoberyl and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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