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Bixbite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Boulder Opal and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.98-2.25   

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

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Bixbite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite 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 Bixbite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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

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