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Uvite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

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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
2.97-3.143.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
BeAl 2 O 4

Uvite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Uvite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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