Boleite and Pollucite Physical Properties

Boleite

Pollucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in HF

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.052.86-2.94

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

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

(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Boleite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Pollucite 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 Pollucite 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 Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Boleite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.