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Brazilianite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brazilianite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Boulder Opal 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 Brazilianite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brazilianite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Boulder Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Boulder Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Boulder Opal is 1.98-2.25.