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Eudialyte and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
H 2 SO 4
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-3.00
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Eudialyte and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Eudialyte and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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