Boleite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Boleite

Phosphosiderite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.052.74-2.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-4

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

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Boleite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Compare Blue Gemstones

Boleite Vs Chrome Tourmaline

Boleite Vs Ceylonite

Boleite Vs Chrome-Chalcedony

Boleite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.