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Boracite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
2.69-2.72  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  

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Boracite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.

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