Emerald and Boleite Physical Properties

Emerald

Boleite

Boleite and Emerald Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Not Available

Solubility

Not Available

Durability

Hard

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.67-2.78

5.05

Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Cleavage

Imperfect on the [0001]

[001] perfect

Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

3-3.5

Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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

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Emerald and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Emerald and Boleite Specific Gravity

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