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Black Opal and Brookite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22
3.87-4.14
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Black Opal and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal and Brookite 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 Black Opal and Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Black Opal and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Black Opal and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Black Opal and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Black Opal is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.

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