Boracite and Hexagonite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96
2.98-3.03
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
None
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Boracite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Boracite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Boracite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.