Boracite and Idocrase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Soluble
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
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Cleavage
None
  
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Boracite and Idocrase Chemical Formula
While comparing Boracite and Idocrase 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 Idocrase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Boracite and Idocrase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is Not Available whereas that of Idocrase is Not Available.