Bort and Analcime Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.24-2.29
Fracture
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Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
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Very poor [100]
Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5
Chemical Composition
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NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Bort and Analcime Chemical Formula
While comparing Bort and Analcime 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 Bort and Analcime chemical formula.
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- Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Bort and Analcime Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bort and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bort and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bort is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.
