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Star Sapphire and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BeAl 2 O 4

Star Sapphire and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Star 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 Star Sapphire and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Star Sapphire and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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