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Boracite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
3.50-3.53  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
111 (perfect in four directions)  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
10  

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

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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.

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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.

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