Boleite and Chlorite group Physical Properties

Boleite

Chlorite group

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

5.05

Uneven

[001] perfect

3-3.5

Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

2.6-3.3

Lamellar

Perfect 001

2-2.5

(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6

Boleite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Boleite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite Vs Chlorite group during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is whereas that of Chlorite group is .