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Ekanite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
3.28-3.32   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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