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Kainite and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
2.95-2.96   

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

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Kainite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Boracite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Boracite Specific Gravity

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

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