Boleite and Celestine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.05
3.90-4.00
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[001] perfect
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Boleite and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Boleite and Celestine 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 Celestine 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 Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Boleite and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.