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Hackmanite and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
2.95-2.96  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hackmanite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Boracite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Boracite Specific Gravity

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

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