Microcline and Boulder Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
1.98-2.25
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6.5
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Microcline and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Boulder Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Microcline and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Boulder Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Boulder Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Boulder Opal is 1.98-2.25.