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Hibschite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Boulder Opal and Hibschite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hibschite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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Hibschite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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

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