Boracite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

Boracite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Boracite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.