Chrysoberyl and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.55.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Chrysoberyl and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Chrysoberyl and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.