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Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl

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Chrysoberyl and Rosasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.814-4.2
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
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Chrysoberyl and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
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Chrysoberyl and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.