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Kashmir sapphire and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Kashmir sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.69-3.81   

Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   

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

Mohs Hardness
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8.5   

Chemical Composition
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BeAl 2 O 4   

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Kashmir sapphire and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Kashmir sapphire and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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

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