Hypersthene and Boleite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Boleite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.555.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Hypersthene and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich 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

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Hypersthene and Boleite Specific Gravity

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