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Sanidine and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Boulder Opal and Sanidine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sanidine and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine 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 Sanidine and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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Sanidine and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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

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