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Faustite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
5.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Faustite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Boleite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Boleite Specific Gravity

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

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