Garnet and Boleite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
5.05
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Indistinct
[001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Garnet and Boleite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Boleite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Garnet and Boleite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.