Boulder Opal and Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
  
2.6-2.7
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
Not Available
  
3,1
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
  
7-7.5
  
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
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.