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Boracite and Rosasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Boracite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Boracite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.