Property | Specification |
Chemical Formula | BeAl?O? |
Crystal System | Orthorhombic |
Color | Yellow, Green, Brown |
Hardness (Mohs) | 8.5 |
Specific Gravity | 3.71 - 3.75 |
Chatoyancy Effect | Only in Cat’s Eye variety |
Birefringence | 0.008 - 0.010 |
Luster | Vitreous |
Transparency | Transparent to Translucent |
Pleochroism | Weak |
Optical Character | Biaxial (+) |
Cleavage | Distinct |