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Boulder Opal and Serendibite Physical Properties


Serendibite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
3.43-3.44  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None Observed  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Boulder Opal and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

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Boulder Opal and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.

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