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Langbeinite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
5.05   

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

Cleavage
None   
[001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
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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Langbeinite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Boleite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Boleite Specific Gravity

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

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