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Brazilianite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Brazilianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99   
5.05   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good   
[001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
3-3.5   

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   

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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.

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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.

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