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Boracite and Topaz Physical Properties


Topaz and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
3.49-3.57  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
[001] Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
8  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2  

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Boracite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

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Boracite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.

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