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Boulder Opal and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
3.6
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Boulder Opal and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Grossular Garnet 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Boulder Opal and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.