Boleite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Boleite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.053.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.54

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

CaF₂

Boleite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite 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 Fluorite- CaF₂

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Boleite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.