Boleite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties

Boleite

Azurmalachite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.053.70-3.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

1,1 basal.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-4

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

(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Boleite and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Azurmalachite 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 Azurmalachite 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 Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Boleite and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Azurmalachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Azurmalachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 3.70-3.95 whereas that of Azurmalachite is 3.70-3.95.