Boleite and Erythrite Physical Properties

Boleite

Erythrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.053.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5Not Available

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

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Boleite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite 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 Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Boleite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.