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Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl

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Chrysoberyl and Uvarovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.77
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}
None

Mohs Hardness

8.56.5-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BeAl 2 O 4
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoberyl and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoberyl and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.