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Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl

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Chrysoberyl and Strontianite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.63-3.79
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

8.53.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BeAl 2 O 4
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chrysoberyl and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chrysoberyl and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.