Boracite and Cryolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96
  
2.97
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
None
  
None observed
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Boracite and Cryolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Boracite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Boracite and Cryolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.