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Moss Opal and Boleite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
5.05
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[001] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Moss Opal and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Opal and Boleite 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 Moss Opal and Boleite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Moss Opal and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Opal and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Opal and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Opal is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.