Boleite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05
3.28-3.335
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
[001] perfect
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Boleite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Boleite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Boleite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.