Copper and Boulder Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.98-2.25
  
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)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu
  
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.
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.