Boleite and Friedelite Physical Properties

Boleite

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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

5.053.06-3.19

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.54-5

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

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Boleite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite 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 Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Boleite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.