Boulder Opal and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
3.15-3.21
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Not Available
1,2 prismatic
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6
Boulder Opal and Hiddenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Boulder Opal and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
Boulder Opal and Hiddenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.