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