Amber and Boracite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
2.95-2.96
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amber and Boracite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Boracite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amber and Boracite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.
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