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Boracite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.95-2.963.53-3.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Splintery

Cleavage

None
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

Mohs Hardness

7-7.54-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al2SiO5

Boracite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Kyanite- Al2SiO5

Boracite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.