Grandidierite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
3.69-3.81
Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
BeAl 2 O 4
Grandidierite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula
While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
Grandidierite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.