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Boleite and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.052.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] perfect
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.55-6
Amber
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
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Boleite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Sodalite 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 Sodalite 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 Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Boleite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.