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Vesuvianite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
3.69-3.81  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
8.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
BeAl 2 O 4  

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Vesuvianite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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

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