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Boulder Opal and Crocoite Physical Properties


Crocoite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
5.90-6.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Boulder Opal and Crocoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Crocoite 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 Crocoite chemical formula.

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Boulder Opal and Crocoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Crocoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Crocoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 5.90-6.10 whereas that of Crocoite is 5.90-6.10.

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