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Anyolite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Boulder Opal and Anyolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ruby Zoisite: (Ca,Na)(Al,Mg,Fe)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Anyolite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Anyolite 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 Anyolite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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Anyolite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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

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