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Common Opal and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Common Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Common Opal and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Common Opal and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Common Opal and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Common Opal and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Common Opal and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Common Opal is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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