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Edenite and Boracite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
2.95-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Edenite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Boracite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Edenite and Boracite Specific Gravity

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