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Boracite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
3.76-3.77  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Boracite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.

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