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Lepidocrocite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
5.05  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5  
3-3.5  

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

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Lepidocrocite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Boleite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Boleite Specific Gravity

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

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