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Boulder Opal and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Boulder Opal and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

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Boulder Opal and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.

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