Chrysoberyl and Vishnevite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
  
Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
  
Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Not Available
  
Chrysoberyl and Vishnevite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
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Chrysoberyl and Vishnevite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.