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Boulder Opal and Golden Beryl Physical Properties


Golden Beryl and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
2.6-2.8   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
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3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
7.5-8.0   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Boulder Opal and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Golden Beryl 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 Golden Beryl chemical formula.

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Boulder Opal and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 2.6-2.8 whereas that of Golden Beryl is 2.6-2.8.

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