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Boulder Opal and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
3.53-3.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
4-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Al2SiO5  

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Boulder Opal and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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Boulder Opal and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.

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