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Boracite and Thulite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96
3.1
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Boracite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Boracite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.