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Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal

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Boulder Opal and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.98-2.253.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

None
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

5-6.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
FeAs

Boulder Opal and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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

Boulder Opal and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.