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Boleite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.05
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] perfect
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Boleite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite 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
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Boleite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.