Polyhalite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Polyhalite

Boulder Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.781.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.55-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Polyhalite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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

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Polyhalite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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