Chrysoberyl and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Sarcopside

Add ⊕

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.79-3.94

1 7.18

👆🏻

Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

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

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

8.54

2 10

👆🏻

Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

FeAs

Chrysoberyl and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Compare Green Gemstones

Chrysoberyl Vs Datolite

Chrysoberyl Vs Demantoid

Chrysoberyl Vs Dioptase

Chrysoberyl and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.