Piemontite and Boleite Physical Properties

Piemontite

Boleite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [100] distinct

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Piemontite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Boleite chemical formula.

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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Piemontite and Boleite Specific Gravity

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