Boleite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Boleite

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.053-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.0-6.5

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

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Boleite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Boleite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.