Glaucophane and Boleite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Boleite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.155.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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

Glaucophane and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
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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Glaucophane and Boleite Specific Gravity

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