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Copper and Common Opal Physical Properties


Common Opal and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Copper and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Common 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 Common Opal chemical formula.

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Copper and Common Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Common Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Common Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Common Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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