Boleite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Boleite

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.052.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56

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

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Boleite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.