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Crystal Opal and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Crystal Opal and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal 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 Crystal Opal and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Crystal Opal and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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