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Boulder Opal and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
6.5-7.1
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Boulder Opal and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Boulder Opal and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.