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Boleite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite 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   
3.60-3.61   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
[001] perfect   
Imperfect/fair/absent   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Boleite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Boleite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.

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