Boleite and Hardystonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.05
3.396-3.443
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
[001] perfect
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Boleite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Boleite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Boleite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.