Edenite and Boracite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
  
2.95-2.96
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Good on (110)
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.