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Ammolite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Boulder Opal and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Granular   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Ammolite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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Ammolite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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

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