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Beudantite and Common Opal Physical Properties


Common Opal and Beudantite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Beudantite and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite and Common 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 Beudantite and Common Opal chemical formula.

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Beudantite and Common Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beudantite and Common Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beudantite and Common Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beudantite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Common Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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