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Amazonite and Boleite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
5.05
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
[001] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Amazonite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Boleite 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 Amazonite and Boleite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Amazonite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.

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