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Chrysoberyl and Star Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoberyl and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoberyl and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.