Druzy and Precious Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.98-2.25
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
None
  
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Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Au
  
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Druzy and Precious Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Druzy 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 Druzy and Precious Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Druzy- Au
- Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Druzy and Precious Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Druzy and Precious Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Druzy and Precious Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Druzy is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Precious Opal is 1.98-2.25.