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Boleite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Boleite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.05  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
[001] perfect  
[001] good, [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  

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Boleite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Boleite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

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