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Faustite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
3.69-3.81  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
8.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
BeAl 2 O 4  

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Faustite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Faustite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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

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