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Garnet and Common Opal Physical Properties


Common Opal and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33   
1.98-2.50   

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

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Garnet and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Common Opal chemical formula.

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Garnet and Common Opal Specific Gravity

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

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