Musgravite and Beryllonite Physical Properties

Musgravite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.5 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.682.79-2.87

1 7.18

2.4 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

2.5 Cleavage

Not Available

{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces

2.6 Mohs Hardness

8-8.55.5-6

2 10

2.9 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Musgravite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite and Beryllonite 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 Musgravite and Beryllonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Musgravite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Musgravite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Musgravite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Musgravite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.