Boleite and Eudialyte Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
H 2 SO 4
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.05
2.74-3.00
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[001] perfect
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Boleite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula
While comparing Boleite and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Boleite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.