Boracite and Magnesite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Effervesces in hot HCl
Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96
2.92-3.12
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
[10 1 1] perfect
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , 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.