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Andean Opal and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Andean Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
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hot salt water   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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1.98-2.25   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
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5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
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SiO2 · nH2O   

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Andean Opal and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Andean Opal and 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 Andean Opal and Opal chemical formula.

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Andean Opal and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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