Boleite and Periclase Physical Properties

Boleite

Periclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.053.7-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5-6

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

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Boleite and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Periclase 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 Periclase 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 Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Boleite and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.