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Common Opal and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Common Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
2.70-2.75  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Common Opal and Augelite Chemical Formula

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

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Common Opal and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Common Opal and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Common Opal and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Common Opal is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.

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