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Feldspar and Boracite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75
2.95-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Feldspar and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Boracite chemical formula.

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

Feldspar and Boracite Specific Gravity

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