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Fibrolite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25  
3.69-3.81  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
8.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
BeAl 2 O 4  

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Fibrolite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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

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