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Boleite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Boleite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.05  
2.562  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] perfect  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3-3.5  

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  

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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.

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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.

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