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Gaspeite and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
2.95-2.96   

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

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Gaspeite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Boracite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Boracite Specific Gravity

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

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