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Langbeinite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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

Langbeinite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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

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