Boracite and Riebeckite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96
  
3.28-3.44
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
5.0-6.0
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Not Available
  
Boracite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula
While comparing Boracite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Boracite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.