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Chrysoberyl and Spinel Physical Properties


Spinel and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.64-3.66   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
8   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
MgAl2O4   

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Chrysoberyl and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.

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