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Agrellite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Boulder Opal and Agrellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.88   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Si4O10F   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Agrellite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Agrellite and Boulder Opal 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 Agrellite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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Agrellite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agrellite and Boulder Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agrellite and Boulder Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agrellite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Boulder Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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