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Copper and Black Opal Physical Properties

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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
Not Available1.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Copper and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Black Opal 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 Copper and Black Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Copper and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.