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Prasiolite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
5.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
3,1  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7  
3-3.5  

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  

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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.

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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.

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