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Dendrite crystal and Common Opal Physical Properties


Common Opal and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
-  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6.5  

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

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Dendrite crystal and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal and Common Opal chemical formula.

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Dendrite crystal and Common Opal Specific Gravity

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

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