Boleite and Goethite Physical Properties

Boleite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.054.27-4.29

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

Perfect {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-5.5

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

FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Boleite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Goethite 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 Goethite 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 Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Boleite and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.