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Gaylussite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
5.05   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
[001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Gaylussite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Boleite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Boleite Specific Gravity

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

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