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Gaspite and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Gaspite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.21  
2.95-2.96  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
MnAsO4  
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Gaspite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspite 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 Gaspite and Boracite chemical formula.

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Gaspite and Boracite Specific Gravity

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

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