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Chambersite and Common Opal Physical Properties


Common Opal and Chambersite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Chambersite and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite and Common 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 Chambersite and Common Opal chemical formula.

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Chambersite and Common Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chambersite and Common Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chambersite and Common Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chambersite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Common Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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