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