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Black Opal and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Black Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Black Opal and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Black Opal and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Black Opal and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Black Opal and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Black Opal is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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