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Boracite and Obsidian Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-2.962.35-2.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Boracite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian 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 Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.