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Boleite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Boleite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.05  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] perfect  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
9  

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

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Boleite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Ruby 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 Ruby chemical formula.

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Boleite and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.

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