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Boleite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Boleite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.05  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] perfect  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Boleite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Boleite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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