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Boulder Opal and Gaspeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
3.71
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Boulder Opal and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Boulder Opal and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.