Leucophanite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.98-2.25
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
  
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Mohs Hardness
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5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Leucophanite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Leucophanite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucophanite and Boulder Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucophanite and Boulder Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucophanite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Boulder Opal is 1.98-2.25.