Hawks Eye and Boracite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.95-2.96
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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None
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
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Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Hawks Eye and Boracite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hawks Eye 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 Hawks Eye and Boracite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hawks Eye and Boracite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hawks Eye and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hawks Eye and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hawks Eye is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.