Verdite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Verdite

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

2.80-3.01.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

35-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Verdite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Verdite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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