Boleite and Lizardite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05
  
2.55
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
[001] perfect
  
{001} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Boleite and Lizardite Chemical Formula
While comparing Boleite and Lizardite 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 Lizardite 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 Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Boleite and Lizardite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.