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Chlorite group and White Opal Physical Properties


White Opal and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Lamellar   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect 001   
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Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Chlorite group and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group and White 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 Chlorite group and White Opal chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and White Opal Specific Gravity

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

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