Boulder Opal and Euclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
  
3.08-3.12
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Boulder Opal and Euclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Boulder Opal and Euclase 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 Euclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Boulder Opal and Euclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Euclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Euclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 3.08-3.12 whereas that of Euclase is 3.08-3.12.