Boleite and Milarite Physical Properties

Boleite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.052.52-2.60

1 7.18

1.8 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.9 Cleavage

[001] perfect

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

1.11 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5-6

2 10

2.4 Chemical Composition

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

KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Boleite and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Milarite 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 Milarite 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 Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Boleite and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.