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Sheen Obsidian and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sheen Obsidian and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sheen Obsidian 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 Sheen Obsidian and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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

Sheen Obsidian and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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