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Boracite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Boracite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.

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