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Boracite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
Partially soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
1.77  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {10 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Boracite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.

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