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Chrysoberyl and Bort Physical Properties


Bort and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
8.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4  
C  

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Chrysoberyl and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Bort 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 Bort chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Bort Specific Gravity

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

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