Magnesite and Boleite Physical Properties
Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
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Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12
5.05
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
[001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Magnesite and Boleite Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Boleite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) 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
Magnesite and Boleite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.