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Phlogopite and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85   
2.95-2.96   

Fracture
None, Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
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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Phlogopite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite and Boracite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Boracite Specific Gravity

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

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