Boleite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Boleite

Fibrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.053.14-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-7

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

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Boleite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Boleite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.