Boulder Opal and Wulfenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
6.50-7.00
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Boulder Opal and Wulfenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Boulder Opal and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Boulder Opal and Wulfenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.