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Gahnite and Common Opal Physical Properties


Common Opal and Gahnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Gahnite and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Common Opal chemical formula.

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Gahnite and Common Opal Specific Gravity

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

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