Common Opal and Pezzotaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Common Opal and Pezzotaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Common Opal and Pezzotaite 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 Pezzotaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Common Opal and Pezzotaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Common Opal and Pezzotaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Common Opal and Pezzotaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Common Opal is Not Available whereas that of Pezzotaite is Not Available.