Corundum and Boleite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
5.05
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
[001] perfect
Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Corundum and Boleite Chemical Formula
While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Boleite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Corundum and Boleite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Corundum and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Corundum and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Corundum is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.