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Blue quartz and Opal Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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None
-9999
SiO2 with dumortierite
 
BrittleWalter Schumann
hot salt water
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1.98-2.25
Conchoidal
None
5-6.5
SiO2 · nH2O

Blue quartz and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz and 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 Blue quartz and Opal chemical formula.

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Blue quartz and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue quartz and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue quartz Vs Opal during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue quartz is whereas that of Opal is .