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Chalcedony and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
5.05  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Absent  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Chalcedony and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Boleite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Boleite Specific Gravity

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

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