Boleite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Boleite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.052.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-5.5

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

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Boleite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite 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 Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Boleite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.