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Langbeinite and Boracite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
2.95-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Langbeinite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Boracite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Langbeinite and Boracite Specific Gravity

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

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