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Weloganite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Boulder Opal and Weloganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}   
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Mohs Hardness
3   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Weloganite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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Weloganite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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

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