Sellaite and Boleite Physical Properties

Sellaite

Boleite

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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

3.14-3.165.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010} and {110}

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sellaite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 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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Sellaite and Boleite Specific Gravity

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