Boleite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05
  
3.5-3.8
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
[001] perfect
  
1,1 ; 3,2
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
8.5
  
Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Boleite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula
While comparing Boleite and Cat s Eye 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 Cat s Eye 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 Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
Boleite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Cat s Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Cat s Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 3.5-3.8 whereas that of Cat s Eye is 3.5-3.8.