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Brazilianite and Boleite Physical Properties

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
2.98-2.995.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
[001] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Brazilianite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Boleite 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 Brazilianite and Boleite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Brazilianite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.