Boracite and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
None
{101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Boracite and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Boracite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Boracite and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.