Boleite and Langbeinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Slowly dissolves in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.05
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
[001] perfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Not Available
  
Boleite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Boleite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.