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Aventurine and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-6.5
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aventurine and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine 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 Aventurine and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aventurine and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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