Rhodolite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.84
  
3.69-3.81
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
8.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Rhodolite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
Rhodolite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.