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Boleite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Boleite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05   
2.69-2.79   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
[001] perfect   
Poor on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Boleite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Boleite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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