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Chrysoberyl and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
5.05   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   
[001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
3-3.5   

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   

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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.

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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.

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