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Diaspore and Boracite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Very brittle
Brittle

Solubility

insoluble
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.30-3.402.95-2.96
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
None

Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diaspore and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Boracite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diaspore and Boracite Specific Gravity

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