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Glass and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Glass Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Glass and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Glass and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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

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