Diamond and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Diamond

Chrysoberyl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

108.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Diamond and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Diamond and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.