Verdite and Boracite Physical Properties

Verdite

Boracite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.95-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

37-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Verdite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Boracite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Verdite and Boracite Specific Gravity

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