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Diaspore and Boleite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
5.05
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
[001] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Diaspore and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Boleite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Diaspore and Boleite Specific Gravity

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