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Forsterite and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
2.95-2.96  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Forsterite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite 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 Forsterite and Boracite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Boracite Specific Gravity

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

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