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Crystal Opal and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
5.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Crystal Opal and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Opal and Boleite 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 Crystal Opal and Boleite chemical formula.

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Crystal Opal and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Opal and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Opal and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Opal is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.

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