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Black Opal
Black Opal

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Black Opal and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.97-2.222.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaCl

Black Opal and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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

Black Opal and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Black Opal and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Black Opal and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Black Opal is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.