Boleite and Legrandite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
5.05
3.98-4.04
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[001] perfect
Imperfect, poor one {100}
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
4.5-5
Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Boleite and Legrandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Boleite and Legrandite 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 Legrandite 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 Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Boleite and Legrandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.