Boleite and Kyanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05
3.53-3.65
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
[001] perfect
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Boleite and Kyanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Boleite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite 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
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Boleite and Kyanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.