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Kainite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kainite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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

Kainite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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