Chrysotile and Boleite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Boleite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.635.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Chrysotile and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Chrysotile and Boleite Specific Gravity

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