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Danburite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
5.05  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Poor  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael 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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Danburite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite 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 Danburite and Boleite chemical formula.

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Danburite and Boleite Specific Gravity

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

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