Chrysoberyl and Powellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
4.23
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), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
{111} Distinct
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysoberyl and Powellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysoberyl and Powellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.