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Williamsite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Williamsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
5.05   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Williamsite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Boleite chemical formula.

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Williamsite and Boleite Specific Gravity

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

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