Boleite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Boleite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.055.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Boleite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite 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 Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Boleite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.