Boleite and Gypsum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.05
2.20-2.40
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[001] perfect
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Boleite and Gypsum Chemical Formula
While comparing Boleite and Gypsum 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 Gypsum 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 Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Boleite and Gypsum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.