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Geodes and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available1.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Geodes and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Geodes 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 Geodes and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Geodes and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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