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Chrysoberyl and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81  
3.79-3.94  

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
8.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4  
FeAs  

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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.

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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.

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