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Boulder Opal and Nepheline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.252.55-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[1010] Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Boulder Opal and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Nepheline 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 Nepheline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Boulder Opal and Nepheline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Nepheline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Nepheline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Nepheline is 2.55-2.65.