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Scorzalite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.31
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BeAl 2 O 4

Scorzalite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Scorzalite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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