Alexandrite and Boracite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
2.95-2.96
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
7-7.5
  
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
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.