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Herderite and Boleite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02
5.05
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
[001] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Herderite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Boleite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Herderite and Boleite Specific Gravity

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