Boracite and Moldavite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96
2.32-2.38
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
None
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Boracite and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Boracite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Boracite and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.
