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Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl

Yttrium Aluminium Garnet
Yttrium Aluminium Garnet



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Chrysoberyl and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.814.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.58-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoberyl and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet 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 Yttrium Aluminium Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet- Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoberyl and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 4.55 whereas that of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet is 4.55.