Clinothulite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.69-3.81
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
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Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
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8.5
  
Chemical Composition
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BeAl 2 O 4
  
Clinothulite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinothulite and Chrysoberyl 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 Clinothulite and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
Clinothulite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinothulite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinothulite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinothulite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.