Sussexite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Sussexite

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.301.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sussexite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sussexite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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