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Chrysoberyl and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
MnCO3

Chrysoberyl and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Chrysoberyl and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.