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Boulder Opal and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
3.32  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Boulder Opal and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

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Boulder Opal and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.

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