Chrysoprase and Boleite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
5.05
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
[001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chrysoprase and Boleite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Boleite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chrysoprase and Boleite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.