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Boulder Opal and Bronzite Physical Properties


Bronzite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
3.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Boulder Opal and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.

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Boulder Opal and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.

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