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Boleite and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Boleite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05   
2.90-3.02   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
[001] perfect   
Indistinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Boleite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

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Boleite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.

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