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Topaz and Boracite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
2.95-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
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.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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 and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.