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Druzy and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Druzy Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Au   
SiO2 · nH2O   

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Druzy and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Druzy and 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 Opal chemical formula.

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Druzy and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Druzy and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Druzy and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Druzy is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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