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Sulfur and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.95-2.96  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
S8  
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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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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.

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