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Boracite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.95-2.963.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

None
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

7-7.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Boracite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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

Boracite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.