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Boleite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Boleite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.05  
4.12  

Fracture
Uneven  
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)  

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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.

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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.

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