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Bloodstone and Precious Opal Physical Properties


Precious Opal and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Bloodstone and Precious Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Precious Opal 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 Bloodstone and Precious Opal chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Precious Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Precious Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Precious Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Precious Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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