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Boulder Opal and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
3.50-3.60  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Boulder Opal and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Aegirine 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 Boulder Opal and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Boulder Opal and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.

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