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Chrysoberyl and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81  
2.69-2.79  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  
Poor on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
8.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4  
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chrysoberyl and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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