Alexandrite and Boracite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.812.95-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Alexandrite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Boracite 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 Alexandrite and Boracite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Alexandrite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.