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Common Opal and Kunzite 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
1.98-2.50
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
LiAlSi2O6

Common Opal and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Common Opal and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Common Opal and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Common Opal and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Common Opal and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Common Opal is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.

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