Home
Gemstones


Clintonite and Precious Opal Physical Properties


Precious Opal and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Clintonite and Precious Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Precious 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 Clintonite and Precious Opal chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Clintonite and Precious Opal Specific Gravity

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

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones