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Common Opal and Aventurine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
2.64-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
7-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO2

Common Opal and Aventurine Chemical Formula

While comparing Common Opal and Aventurine 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 Aventurine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO2

Common Opal and Aventurine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Common Opal and Aventurine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Common Opal and Aventurine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Common Opal is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Aventurine is 2.64-2.69.