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Bloodstone and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Boulder Opal and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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