Home
Gemstones


Tortoiseshell and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35   
5.05   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Tortoiseshell and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Boleite chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Tortoiseshell and Boleite Specific Gravity

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

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones