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Boulder Opal and Azurmalachite Physical Properties


Azurmalachite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
3.70-3.95  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
1,1 basal.  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Boulder Opal and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Azurmalachite 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 Azurmalachite chemical formula.

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Boulder Opal and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Azurmalachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Azurmalachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 3.70-3.95 whereas that of Azurmalachite is 3.70-3.95.

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