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Albite and Boracite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.652.95-2.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Albite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Boracite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Albite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.