Boracite and Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96
4.48
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
None
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.