Quartz and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Quartz

Chrysoberyl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65

3.69-3.81

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

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

1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Quartz and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Quartz and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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