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Boleite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Boleite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05   
1.993   

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

Cleavage
[001] perfect   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Boleite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Boleite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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