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Boracite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96   
4.014   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Boracite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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