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Rhodolite and Boracite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
2.95-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodolite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Boracite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodolite and Boracite Specific Gravity

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