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Topazolite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Boulder Opal and Topazolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Topazolite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Topazolite 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 Topazolite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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Topazolite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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

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