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Zinnwaldite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Boulder Opal and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
5-6.5   

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

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Zinnwaldite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

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

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