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Boracite and Diamond Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-2.963.50-3.53
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
111 (perfect in four directions)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.510
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
C

Boracite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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

Boracite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.