Hauyne and Boulder Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5
1.98-2.25
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hauyne and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Boulder Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
- Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hauyne and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Boulder Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Boulder Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Boulder Opal is 1.98-2.25.