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Clinothulite and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Clinothulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.95-2.96  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2(Mg,Fe)3Al2(SiO4)4(OH)4  
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Clinothulite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinothulite 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 Clinothulite and Boracite chemical formula.

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Clinothulite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinothulite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinothulite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinothulite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.

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