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Goldstone and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Boulder Opal and Goldstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Au   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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