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Boulder Opal and Ulexite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
1.65-1.99
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Boulder Opal and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Boulder Opal and Ulexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.