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Crystal Opal and Opal Australia Physical Properties


Opal Australia and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22   
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Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Crystal Opal and Opal Australia Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Opal and Opal Australia 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 Opal Australia chemical formula.

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Crystal Opal and Opal Australia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Opal and Opal Australia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Opal and Opal Australia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Opal is Not Available whereas that of Opal Australia is Not Available.

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