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Beryl and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90  
5.05  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Beryl and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl and Boleite 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 Beryl and Boleite chemical formula.

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Beryl and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryl and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryl and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryl is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.

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