Gaspeite and Boleite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Boleite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.715.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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

Gaspeite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Gaspeite and Boleite Specific Gravity

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