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Common Opal
Common Opal

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Common Opal and Bornite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.505.06-5.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor on [111].
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.53-3.25
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cu5FeS4

Common Opal and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Common Opal and Bornite 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 Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Common Opal and Bornite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Common Opal and Bornite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Common Opal and Bornite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Common Opal is 5.06-5.08 whereas that of Bornite is 5.06-5.08.