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Black Opal and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Black Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
None  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Black Opal and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Black Opal and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Black Opal and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Black Opal and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Black Opal is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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