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Sogdianite 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
2.77-2.90
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sogdianite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sogdianite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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