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Black Opal

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Black Opal and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.97-2.222.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Black Opal and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Black Opal and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Black Opal and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Black Opal and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Black Opal is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.