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Schorlomite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Boulder Opal and Schorlomite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Schorlomite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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Schorlomite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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

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