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Boulder Opal and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chrome-Chalcedony and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Boulder Opal and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Boulder Opal and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Chrome-Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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