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Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal

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Boulder Opal and Spinel Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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1.98-2.25
Conchoidal
None
5-6.5
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
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3.64-3.66
Conchoidal, Uneven
None, but may exhibit slight parting
8
MgAl2O4

Boulder Opal and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

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Boulder Opal and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal Vs Spinel during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is whereas that of Spinel is .