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Sugilite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Sugilite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.79  
3.69-3.81  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Poor on {0001}  
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
8.5  

Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
BeAl 2 O 4  

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Sugilite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Sugilite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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

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