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Boracite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
Effervesces in hot HCl

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.95-2.962.92-3.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
[10 1 1] perfect

Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Boracite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

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

Boracite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.