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Boleite and Forsterite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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5.05
Uneven
[001] perfect
3-3.5
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
 
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3.23-3.26
Conchoidal
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
6.5-7
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Boleite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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Boleite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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