Onyx and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Onyx

Boulder Opal

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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

2.55-2.701.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Onyx and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx 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 Onyx and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Onyx and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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