Boleite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Boleite

Prasiolite

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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

5.052.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57

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

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Boleite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Boleite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.