Baryte and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Baryte

Boulder Opal

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3-51.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Baryte and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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

Compare Blue Gemstones

Baryte Vs Lawsonite

Baryte Vs Hauyne

Baryte Vs Kainite

Baryte and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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