Umbalite and Boleite Physical Properties

Umbalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-4.335.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Umbalite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Umbalite 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 Umbalite and Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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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Umbalite and Boleite Specific Gravity

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