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Staurolite and Bort Physical Properties


Bort and Staurolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
C  

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Staurolite and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite and Bort 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 Staurolite and Bort chemical formula.

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Staurolite and Bort Specific Gravity

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

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