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Boleite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Boleite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.05  
2.51-2.63  

Fracture
Uneven  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
[001] perfect  
Perfect basal  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Boleite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Boleite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.

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