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Boracite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Tough  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Boracite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.

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