Carnelian and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Carnelian

Boulder Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64

1.98-2.25

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

5-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carnelian and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Carnelian and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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