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Boulder Opal and Kainite Physical Properties


Kainite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
2.15  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{001}, perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
KMg(SO4)Cl  

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Boulder Opal and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

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Boulder Opal and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.

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