Villiaumite and Boleite Physical Properties

Villiaumite

Boleite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.795.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

23-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Villiaumite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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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Villiaumite and Boleite Specific Gravity

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