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Danburite and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03   
2.95-2.96   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{001} Poor   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Danburite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite 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 Danburite and Boracite chemical formula.

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Danburite and Boracite Specific Gravity

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

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