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Feldspar and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
2.95-2.96  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
two or three  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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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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.

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