Shigaite and Boleite Physical Properties

Shigaite

Boleite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Moderately ﬂexible

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.325.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Flexible Flexible fragments.

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

23-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Shigaite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Boleite chemical formula.

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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Shigaite and Boleite Specific Gravity

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