Home
×

Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal

Boleite
Boleite



ADD
Compare
X
Boulder Opal
X
Boleite

Boulder Opal and Boleite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
5.05
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[001] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Boulder Opal and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Boulder Opal and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.

Let Others Know
×