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Goldstone 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
2.50-2.801.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
65-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Au
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Goldstone and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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

Goldstone and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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