Boleite and Vlasovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.05
  
2.97
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
[001] perfect
  
Distinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
6
  
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.