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Chrysoberyl and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Riebeckite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.28-3.44   

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

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
5.0-6.0   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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