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Bort and Montebrasite Physical Properties


Montebrasite and Bort Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.98-3.10  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
C  
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Bort and Montebrasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort and Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite chemical formula.

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Bort and Montebrasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bort and Montebrasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bort and Montebrasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bort is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Montebrasite is 2.98-3.10.

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