Verdite and Boleite Physical Properties

Verdite

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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

2.80-3.05.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

33-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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

Verdite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
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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Verdite and Boleite Specific Gravity

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