Boulder Opal and Agalmatolite Physical Properties

Boulder Opal

Agalmatolite

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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

1.98-2.25Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Boulder Opal and Agalmatolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Agalmatolite 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 Agalmatolite chemical formula.

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

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Boulder Opal and Agalmatolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Agalmatolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Agalmatolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is Not Available whereas that of Agalmatolite is Not Available.