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Black Opal and Meionite Physical Properties


Meionite 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   
2.78   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Black Opal and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.

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Black Opal and Meionite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Black Opal and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Black Opal and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Black Opal is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.

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