Quartz and Boracite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.95-2.96
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Quartz and Boracite Chemical Formula
While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Boracite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Quartz and Boracite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.