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Common Opal and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Common Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
2.60-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Be3Al2Si6O18  

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Common Opal and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Common Opal and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

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Common Opal and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Common Opal and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Common Opal and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Common Opal is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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