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Quartz and Boleite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.655.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
[001] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Quartz and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Boleite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Quartz and Boleite Specific Gravity

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