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Boracite and Clinothulite Physical Properties


Clinothulite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca2(Mg,Fe)3Al2(SiO4)4(OH)4  

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Boracite and Clinothulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Clinothulite 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 Clinothulite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Clinothulite Specific Gravity

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

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