Austinite and Boleite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.12
5.05
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
[001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Austinite and Boleite Chemical Formula
While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Boleite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
- Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Austinite and Boleite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.