Boracite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
None
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Boracite and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Boracite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Boracite and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.