Copper and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Copper

Boulder Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Copper and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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

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Copper and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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