Boleite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
5.05
3.02
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[001] perfect
{0001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
-9999
Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Boleite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Boleite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Boleite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.