| 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 |