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Common Opal
Common Opal

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Common Opal and Beudantite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.504.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
distinct; good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.53.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Common Opal and Beudantite Chemical Formula

While comparing Common Opal and Beudantite 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 Beudantite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Common Opal and Beudantite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Common Opal and Beudantite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Common Opal and Beudantite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Common Opal is 4.48 whereas that of Beudantite is 4.48.