Fuchsite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88
1.98-2.25
Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect basal
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Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fuchsite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fuchsite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Boulder Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Boulder Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Boulder Opal is 1.98-2.25.