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Sulfur and Boracite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
2.95-2.96
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Boracite chemical formula.

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

Sulfur and Boracite Specific Gravity

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