Boracite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96
3.69-3.81
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
None
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4
Boracite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula
While comparing Boracite and Chrysoberyl 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 Boracite and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
Boracite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.