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Black Opal and Manganaxinite Physical Properties


Manganaxinite and Black Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22   
3.314   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Black Opal and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal and Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite chemical formula.

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Black Opal and Manganaxinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Black Opal and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Black Opal and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Black Opal is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.

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