Sulfur and Boracite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Boracite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.95-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , 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.

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

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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.