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Boracite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
3.28-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery, Fibrous  

Cleavage
None  
Good on [110]  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Boracite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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