Blue Beryl Maxixe and Boracite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90
2.95-2.96
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
None
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Blue Beryl Maxixe and Boracite Chemical Formula
While comparing Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe and Boracite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Blue Beryl Maxixe- Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Blue Beryl Maxixe and Boracite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue Beryl Maxixe and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue Beryl Maxixe and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue Beryl Maxixe is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.