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Ajoite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Boulder Opal and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
1.98-2.25   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Ajoite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite 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 Ajoite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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

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