Boleite and Sellaite Physical Properties

Boleite

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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

5.053.14-3.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

Perfect on {010} and {110}

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

MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Boleite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite 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 Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Boleite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.