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Black Opal
Black Opal

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Kutnohorite



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Black Opal and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.97-2.223.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Black Opal and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Black Opal and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Black Opal and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Black Opal and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Black Opal is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.