Boleite and Ajoite Physical Properties

Boleite

Ajoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Decomposed by acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.052.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

Perfect on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Boleite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Ajoite 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 Ajoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

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Boleite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.