Boleite and Lazurite Physical Properties

Boleite and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Lazurite 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 Lazurite 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
• Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Boleite and Lazurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Lazurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Lazurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.75 whereas that of Lazurite is 2.75.