Boulder Opal and Sylvite Physical Properties

Boulder Opal

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.251.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Boulder Opal and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

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Boulder Opal and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.