Vesuvianite and Boleite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Boleite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.435.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73-3.5

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

Vesuvianite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite 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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Vesuvianite and Boleite Specific Gravity

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