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Boleite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Boleite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.05  
2.98-3.03  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[001] perfect  
[110] perfect; [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Boleite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Boleite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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