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Boleite and Xonotlite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.052.71-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
[001] perfect
{???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.56-6.5
Amber
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
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Boleite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite 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
  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Boleite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.