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Boracite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
3.02  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{0001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Boracite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.

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