Parisite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Parisite

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

4.33-4.421.98-2.25

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.55-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Parisite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Parisite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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