Erythrite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06
1.98-2.25
Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-6.5
Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Erythrite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Erythrite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Boulder Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Boulder Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Boulder Opal is 1.98-2.25.