Boulder Opal and Narsarsukite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
2.72-2.83
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {100} and {110}
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Boulder Opal and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula
While comparing Boulder Opal and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Boulder Opal and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.