Chalcedony and Boracite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.95-2.96
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chalcedony and Boracite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcedony and Boracite 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 Chalcedony and Boracite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chalcedony and Boracite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.