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Boulder Opal and Kunzite 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
3.15-3.21
1.5 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)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Boulder Opal and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Boulder Opal and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.