Variscite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
1.98-2.25
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[010] perfect
Not Available
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Variscite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Variscite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Boulder Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Boulder Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Boulder Opal is 1.98-2.25.