Tsavorite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Tsavorite

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

3.55-3.731.98-2.25

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tsavorite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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

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Tsavorite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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