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Boracite and Piemontite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.95-2.96-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

None
[001] good, [100] distinct

Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)

Boracite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Piemontite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)

Boracite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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