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Kainite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
5.05   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
[001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Kainite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Boleite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Boleite Specific Gravity

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

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