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Boracite and Andesine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96
2.65-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Boracite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Andesine 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 Boracite and Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Boracite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.