Prasiolite and Boleite Physical Properties

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.655.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Prasiolite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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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Prasiolite and Boleite Specific Gravity

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