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Topaz and Boracite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.49-3.57
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
[001] Perfect
8
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
 
Brittle
Soluble
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2.95-2.96
Conchoidal
None
7-7.5
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Boracite chemical formula.

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Topaz and Boracite Specific Gravity

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