Garnet Malaia and Boracite Physical Properties

Garnet Malaia

Boracite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.95-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet Malaia and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Malaia and Boracite chemical formula.

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

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Garnet Malaia and Boracite Specific Gravity

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