Schultenite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Schultenite

Boulder Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.943-6.071.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Schultenite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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

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Schultenite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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