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Precious Opal and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Precious Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
5.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Precious Opal and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Precious 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 Precious Opal and Boleite chemical formula.

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Precious Opal and Boleite Specific Gravity

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

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