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Boracite and Celestine Physical Properties


Celestine and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
3.90-4.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Boracite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

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Boracite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.

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