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Druzy and Common Opal Physical Properties


Common Opal and Druzy 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
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
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Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
5.5-6.5   

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

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Druzy and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Druzy 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 Druzy and Common Opal chemical formula.

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Druzy and Common Opal Specific Gravity

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

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