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Willemite and Bort Physical Properties


Bort and Willemite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.89-4.18  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
C  

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Willemite and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite and Bort 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 Willemite and Bort chemical formula.

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Willemite and Bort Specific Gravity

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

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