Prismatine and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Prismatine

Boulder Opal

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.341.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prismatine and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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

Compare Green Gemstones

Prismatine Vs Super Seven Crystals

Prismatine Vs Scorodite

Prismatine Vs Stolzite

Prismatine and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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