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Black Opal and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Black Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Black Opal and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Black Opal and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Black Opal and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Black Opal and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Black Opal is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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