Magnesite and Boracite Physical Properties
Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
Soluble
Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12
2.95-2.96
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Magnesite and Boracite Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Boracite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Magnesite and Boracite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.