Hyalite and Boleite Physical Properties

Hyalite

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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

Not Available5.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

Hyalite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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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Hyalite and Boleite Specific Gravity

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