Boulder Opal and Baryte Physical Properties

Boulder Opal

Baryte

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.254.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Boulder Opal and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

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

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Boulder Opal and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.