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Boulder Opal and Bloodstone Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
2.63-2.65
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Boulder Opal and Bloodstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Bloodstone 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 Bloodstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO2

Boulder Opal and Bloodstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Bloodstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Bloodstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 2.63-2.65 whereas that of Bloodstone is 2.63-2.65.