Morion and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Morion

Boulder Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.651.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Morion and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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

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Morion and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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