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Boleite and Agate Physical Properties


Agate and Boleite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05   
2.60-2.64   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
[001] perfect   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6.5-7   

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

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Boleite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Agate 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 Boleite and Agate chemical formula.

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Boleite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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