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Bloodstone 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.63-2.651.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bloodstone and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone 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 Bloodstone and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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

Bloodstone and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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