Anglesite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Anglesite

Boulder Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.391.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anglesite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anglesite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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