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Boracite and Marcasite Physical Properties


Marcasite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
4.80-4.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{010} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Boracite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Marcasite 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 Marcasite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 4.80-4.90 whereas that of Marcasite is 4.80-4.90.

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