Tavorite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Tavorite

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

3.321.98-2.25

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

{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tavorite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite 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 Tavorite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(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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Tavorite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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