Chrysoberyl and Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
2.85-3.35
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Indistinct
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Chrysoberyl and Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Chrysoberyl and Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.