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Wernerite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
5.05  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Wernerite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Boleite chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Boleite Specific Gravity

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

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