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Jadeite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38  
3.69-3.81  

Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Good on [110]  
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
8.5  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
BeAl 2 O 4  

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Jadeite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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

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