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Uvite and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14  
2.95-2.96  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Uvite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Boracite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Boracite Specific Gravity

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

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