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Garnet 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
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.95-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Boracite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet and Boracite Specific Gravity

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