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Chambersite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Boulder Opal and Chambersite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chambersite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite 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 Chambersite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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Chambersite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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

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