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Boracite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
2.562  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Boracite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.

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