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Larimar and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Boulder Opal and Larimar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
1.98-2.25   

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

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Larimar and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar 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 Larimar and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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Larimar and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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

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