Boulder Opal and Fancy Diamond Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
  
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Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
  
10
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Boulder Opal and Fancy Diamond Chemical Formula
While comparing Boulder Opal and Fancy Diamond 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 Fancy Diamond chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Boulder Opal and Fancy Diamond Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Fancy Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Fancy Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is Not Available whereas that of Fancy Diamond is Not Available.