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Bort and Willemite Physical Properties


Willemite and Bort Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.89-4.18  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bort and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

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Bort and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bort and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bort and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bort is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.

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