Boracite and Scorodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
  
Cleavage
None
  
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Not Available
  
Boracite and Scorodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Boracite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite 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 Scorodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.