Boleite and Calcite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.052.67-2.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53

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

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Boleite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Calcite 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 Calcite 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 Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Boleite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.