Serendibite and Boleite Physical Properties

Serendibite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.43-3.445.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None Observed

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Serendibite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite 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 Serendibite and Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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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Serendibite and Boleite Specific Gravity

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