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Chrysocolla and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-4  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Chrysocolla and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla and Opal chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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