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Boracite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Smaragdite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
3.24-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaCa2(Al,Fe)3Si6O18(OH)4  

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Boracite and Smaragdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Smaragdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Smaragdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Smaragdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 3.24-3.50 whereas that of Smaragdite is 3.24-3.50.

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