Hanksite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Hanksite

Boulder Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.562

1.98-2.25

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

5-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite 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 Hanksite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hanksite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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

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