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Wavellite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Boulder Opal and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Wavellite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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

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