Chrome-Chalcedony and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Chrome-Chalcedony

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.701.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrome-Chalcedony and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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