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Diamond and Precious Opal Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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Soluble
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3.50-3.53
Conchoidal
111 (perfect in four directions)
10
C
 
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1.98-2.25
Conchoidal
None
5-6.5
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Diamond and Precious Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Precious 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 Diamond and Precious Opal chemical formula.

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Diamond and Precious Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Precious Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond Vs Precious Opal during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is whereas that of Precious Opal is .