Chrysoberyl and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Vesuvianite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.32-3.43

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

8.56-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4

Chrysoberyl and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4

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Chrysoberyl and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.