Boleite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Boleite

Moonstone

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

5.052.56-2.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

[001] perfect

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Boleite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone 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 Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Boleite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.