Boleite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Boleite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.052.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53-3.5

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

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Boleite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite 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 Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Boleite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.