Boulder Opal and Iolite Physical Properties

Boulder Opal

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.252.6-2.7

1 7.18

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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3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Boulder Opal and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Boulder Opal and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.