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Boracite and Barite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96
4.48
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BaSO4

Boracite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Boracite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.