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Dravite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Boulder Opal and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Dravite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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Dravite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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

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