Stichtite and Boleite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.11-2.20
5.05
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
[001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael 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
Stichtite and Boleite Chemical Formula
While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Boleite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael 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
Stichtite and Boleite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stichtite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stichtite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stichtite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.