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Boracite and Nickeline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Not Available

Boracite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Boracite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.