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Boracite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Boracite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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