Boleite and Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.05
2.55-2.70
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Cleavage
[001] perfect
Absent
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiO2
Boleite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula
While comparing Boleite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony- SiO2
Boleite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.