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Verdelite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Boulder Opal and Verdelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Verdelite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdelite 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 Verdelite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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Verdelite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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

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