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Chrysoberyl and Boleite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
5.05
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
[001] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chrysoberyl and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Boleite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chrysoberyl and Boleite Specific Gravity

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