Rossmanite and Boleite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
[001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Rossmanite and Boleite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Boleite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Rossmanite and Boleite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rossmanite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rossmanite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rossmanite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.