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Chrysoberyl and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
8.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Chrysoberyl and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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