Boracite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96
3.30-3.50
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Boracite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula
While comparing Boracite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Boracite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.