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Boulder Opal and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
3.71   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
{10 1 1} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   

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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.

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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.

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