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Boracite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
4.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Boracite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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