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Chrysoprase and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Chrysoprase and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Opal chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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