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Black Opal
Black Opal

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Black Opal and Goshenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.97-2.222.60-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2SiO6

Black Opal and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Black Opal and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Black Opal and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Black Opal and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Black Opal is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.