Boleite and Mellite Physical Properties

Boleite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.051.58-1.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

{011} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Boleite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Mellite 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 Mellite 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 Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Boleite and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.