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Danburite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Boulder Opal and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Danburite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite 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 Danburite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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Danburite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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

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