Gypsum and Boleite Physical Properties

Gypsum

Boleite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Flexible

Solubility

Soluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.20-2.405.05

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous

Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}

[001] perfect

Mohs Hardness

23-3.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Gypsum and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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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Gypsum and Boleite Specific Gravity

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