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Bloodstone and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
5.05   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
[001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Bloodstone and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone 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 Bloodstone and Boleite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Boleite Specific Gravity

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

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