Lazulite and Boleite Physical Properties

Lazulite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.175.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

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

Lazulite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite 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 Lazulite and Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
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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Lazulite and Boleite Specific Gravity

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