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Bayldonite and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Bayldonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50  
2.95-2.96  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2  
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bayldonite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite 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 Bayldonite and Boracite chemical formula.

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Bayldonite and Boracite Specific Gravity

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

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