Aqua Aura and Opal 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
7
  
5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
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SiO2 · nH2O
  
Aqua Aura and Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Aqua Aura 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 Aqua Aura and Opal chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
Aqua Aura and Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aqua Aura and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aqua Aura and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aqua Aura is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.