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Boulder Opal and Verdelite Physical Properties


Verdelite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Boulder Opal and Verdelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Verdelite 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 Verdelite chemical formula.

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Boulder Opal and Verdelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.

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