Boleite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

Boleite

Rutilated Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.052.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

Indiscernible

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

Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

Boleite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

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Boleite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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