Black Opal and Tourmaline Physical Properties

Black Opal

Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.97-2.222.85-3.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Black Opal and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

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Black Opal and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Black Opal and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Black Opal and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Black Opal is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.