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Spinel and Boracite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.662.95-2.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
87-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spinel and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Boracite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spinel and Boracite Specific Gravity

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