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Feldspar and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
5.05  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
two or three  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Feldspar and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Boleite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Boleite Specific Gravity

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

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