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Boracite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Boracite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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