Kunzite and Boleite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
5.05
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
[001] perfect
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Kunzite and Boleite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Boleite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Kunzite and Boleite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.